Sometimes you just need a proper switch-off with no one shouting Mum, a break from the school run and time to actually read a book!
A hotel where you can slow down, have a really good massage, sit in a spa robe for hours and feel like you’ve had a break by the time you leave.
So I’ve pulled together some of the UK spa hotels that come up again and again in awards, magazine recommendations and luxury travel roundups, plus a few I’ve either stayed at or had firmly saved on my own wishlist.
From countryside wellness retreats to coastal spa hotels and stylish city escapes, these are the UK spa stays worth saving.
Best Luxury Spa Hotels
Chewton Glen, Hampshire
One of the UK’s most iconic luxury spa hotels, with an incredible spa, indoor and outdoor pools and beautiful forest surroundings near the coast. We had a day here recently and I didn’t want to leave!
https://www.chewtonglen.com/
Lime Wood, New Forest
Home to the famous Herb House Spa, this feels relaxed, luxurious and very “grown-up countryside escape.”
https://www.limewoodhotel.co.uk/
Lucknam Park, Wiltshire
An elegant countryside hotel with an award-winning spa, equestrian centre and beautiful grounds.
https://www.lucknampark.co.uk/
Cliveden House, Berkshire
Historic luxury hotel with one of the UK’s most recognisable outdoor spa pools.
https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/
Coworth Park, Berkshire
Part of the Dorchester Collection, with a beautiful eco-luxury spa and countryside setting.
https://www.dorchestercollection.com/ascot/coworth-park
Best Countryside Spa Escapes
Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall, Devon
One of the most beautiful spas in the South West, with hydrotherapy pools, wellness areas and a much more calming, restorative feel.
https://boringdonhall.co.uk/gaia-spa
The Newt, Somerset
A stunning countryside estate with gardens, farm shops and a really elevated wellness feel throughout.
https://thenewtinsomerset.com/
Grantley Hall, Yorkshire
Luxury spa hotel with indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pools and a very high-end feel overall.
https://www.grantleyhall.co.uk/
Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire
Frequently wins awards for wellness and spa experiences, known for its thermal spa and treatments.
https://www.ragdalehall.co.uk/
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, Lake District
A beautiful Lake District spa hotel with private spa suites and a more intimate luxury feel.
https://www.thegilpin.co.uk/
Best City Spa Breaks
Thermae Bath Spa, Bath
Probably the UK’s most iconic city spa thanks to its rooftop thermal pool overlooking Bath.
https://www.thermaebathspa.com/
Claridge’s Spa, London
Ultra-luxury London spa with a calm, minimalist wellness feel.
https://www.claridges.co.uk/spa/
ESPA Life at Corinthia, London
A huge luxury spa spread across multiple floors in one of London’s most famous hotels.
https://www.corinthia.com/london/spa/
Bamford Wellness Spa at 1 Hotel Mayfair, London
A more holistic wellness-led spa with beautiful interiors and a calmer atmosphere.
https://www.1hotels.com/mayfair/spa
The Peninsula London Spa
One of London’s newest luxury hotel spas with an incredibly polished feel.
https://www.peninsula.com/en/london/5-star-luxury-hotel-belgravia/wellness-spa
Best Coastal Spa Hotels
The Scarlet, Cornwall
Adults-only eco spa hotel overlooking Mawgan Porth, known for its clifftop hot tubs and calming atmosphere.
https://www.scarlethotel.co.uk/
Gara Rock, Devon
A beautiful coastal hotel with spa facilities and incredible sea views near Salcombe.
https://www.gararock.com/
The Nici Bournemouth
Feels like a boutique Miami-style hotel in the UK, with outdoor pools, spa facilities and a really stylish atmosphere.
https://thenici.com/
Yeotown, Devon
More of a wellness retreat than a traditional spa hotel, focused on wellbeing and resetting properly.
https://yeotown.com/
St Moritz Hotel & Cowshed Spa, Cornwall
Relaxed coastal luxury with a brilliant spa and beautiful sea views.
https://www.stmoritzhotel.co.uk/
Best Destination Spas
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa, Lake District
Award-winning spa hotel with stunning outdoor hydrotherapy pools overlooking the Lake District landscape.
https://www.lakedistricthotels.net/lodorefalls/
The Woodland Spa, Lancashire
Frequently named one of the UK’s best spas thanks to its thermal experiences and modern spa design.
https://www.thewoodlandspa.com/
Ribby Hall Spa Hotel, Lancashire
Huge destination spa known for its spa days, thermal journey and relaxing atmosphere.
https://www.ribbyhall.co.uk/spa-hotel/
Rudding Park, Yorkshire
Luxury spa hotel with rooftop spa experiences and beautiful countryside surroundings.
https://www.ruddingpark.co.uk/
Carden Park, Cheshire
One of the UK’s biggest spa resorts with outdoor thermal areas and countryside views.
https://www.cardenpark.co.uk/spa/
Hopefully this gives you a few ideas if you’re planning a grown-up escape soon.
And if there’s a UK spa you think deserves to be added to the list, let me know because I’m always researching the next one.
Sarah x
Our Dorset Life 
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